US Bridges

18th Ave over Moores Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T18S R18W · Structure no. SA4400000000094

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th Ave over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 18th Ave over Moores Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,550 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries18th Ave
CrossesMoores Creek
LocationSec 16 T18S R18W
RouteCounty Highway 1070
Coordinates33.51421, -88.42721
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2022)
Projected traffic14,550 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 18th Ave over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th Ave over Moores Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 18th Ave over Moores Creek carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 18th Ave over Moores Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns 18th Ave over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.